How to prepare for your professional headshot San Diego.
Thoughtful preparation for your professional business headshot can make the difference in how satisfied you are with your photo. When you look good you feel good and more confident and it will show in your professional portrait.
We advise you to start with a good night’s sleep. Not just the night before, but even the night before that would eliminate bags under your eyes. You will look less tired, more refreshed and more alert. There is always retouching, but it’s best to start with a great image. Premier Photography specializes in professional business headshots so our retouchers are aware that you want your headshot to look natural.
The morning of your headshot wash your face with your normal cleanser to remove dirt and oil. Please don’t wear sunscreen or moisturizer on your face the day of the session. A business portrait requires a nice matted look with no shine. If your appointment is later in the day and you must wear moisturizer or sunscreen, please bring your cleanser to the studio to wash your face when you arrive.
If you have blemishes or sun damage, don’t worry our expert retouchers can eliminate those with retouching. If you have a makeup artist, she can also cover those easily.
For your executive portraits, the saying “the difference between a good haircut and bad one is about two weeks” really holds true here. It’s best not to get a haircut or trim a day or two before your session. If you do get one the same day, be sure and have your stylist or barber remove any hairs on your face, neck and suit. If you have a beard, trim it. If you get a 5:00 shadow why, not make a morning appointment for your head shot?
Having a suit and shirt that fits you properly is the most important part of selecting the right wardrobe for your session. Having clothing that is too big or too small can look sloppy or unprofessional. Since you probably won’t be getting another professional photograph for the next three years, why not invest in clothing that flatters you and is up to date?